South America

This store is like Heaven on Earth for health food nuts and other people that dig the healthy stuff that’s not all that easy to access. Tienda Nectar has a lot of specialty items for health that are exceptionally difficult to find in stores anywhere in the world in addition to offering a huge variety…

Rice pudding is one of my favorite desserts (or at least… it’s one of my favorite non-chocolate desserts), and it brings back memories of eating out at an Indian restaurant when my family went on weekend outings to the Big City. Finally, I’ve made yummy, creamy vegan rice pudding that can be enjoyed as a…

No matter your religion, deviled eggs is a classic that’s hard to pass up. Although I haven’t celebrated Easter in about a decade, I still look forward to this time of year with anticipation. Technically, I guess I could make deviled eggs any time of year (and so can you), but… well, there’s some special…

Though small, El Tokte has some nifty goodies. Nearly all of their products are organic and locally-sourced in addition to being items that cater to the vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free communities. El Tokte also offers a make-your-own salad bar from 12:30-2:30 on weekdays. Some of the particularly unique offerings at this store include their wholly…

Recently I’ve added whole wheat flour back into my diet, along with the occasional bit of honey. The journey to this decision was long and complex, involving a severe B12 deficiency, a bout of malaria in Southeast Asia, and my engagement to a Burmese man named Naing Naing (who currently requires honey… but someday I…